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Displaying 11 Finding Aids
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital incident reports
Series Number
- B2610
Summary
- This series documents a wide variety of incidents involving patients and staff. Types of incidents reported typically include altercations between patients, escapes, accidents, staff complaints, and reports of staff infractions. Reports give details of investigations conducted and conclusions reached. Also included are copies of correspondence and reports of transfers to other facilities.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital annual reports
Series Number
- B2604
Summary
- The series consists of published volumes of annual reports of the board of managers of the Manhattan State Hospital summarizing the management and progress of the institution.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital medical certificates of lunacy (commitment)
Series Number
- B2412
Summary
- The series consists of a relatively small number of medical certificates, petitions, lunacy orders, and other forms containing patient information which document the process used to commit patients for care at the New York City Asylum for the Insane (and its successor, the Manhattan State Hospital).
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital personnel records
Series Number
- B2609
Summary
- This series records time worked by individual employees. Records typically indicate name of employee, date appointed, dates and hours worked, and other notes.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital Board of Managers meeting minutes
Series Number
- B2612
Summary
- This series consists of two volumes documenting meetings of the Board of Managers. Minutes document in varying detail matters discussed by or reported to the board including resolutions passed, financial reports, reports and discussions of conditions and improvements, and other business.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying patients are restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital patient indexes
Series Number
- B2405
Summary
- Early indexes in this series include name of patient, book and page number of case record, date of admission, ward number, discharge date (sometimes with notes), and names and address of relatives or friends. Later indexes additionally give patient consecutive number, transfer information, and date of death if patient died while hospitalized.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital night officers' report book
Series Number
- B2613
Summary
- This series documents the observations and actions of the night officers or watchmen in an unidentified ward or branch of Manhattan State Hospital housing male patients.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital patient census records
Series Number
- B2837
Summary
- This series consists of statistical data documenting numbers of patients present, admitted on parole or leave, escaped, and died. Statistics are categorized by male and female. Some average populations are given by month. No patients are identified by name.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Court petitions in behalf of incompetent persons
Series Number
- B2614
Summary
- This series consists of petitions made to the Supreme Court of the City and County of New York. Some petitions are for orders granting relief to the committees of persons previously declared incompetent and committed to Manhattan State Hospital. Some are for orders granting formation and relief of such committees. Other petitions are for orders directing surrender by such committees to the petitioner sums of money or other control of the estate of an incompetent person.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying patients are restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital statistical data sheets for female patients
Series Number
- B2615
Summary
- This series consists of carbon copies of printed forms containing raw statistical data on individual female patients.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Patient case books
Series Number
- B2579
Summary
- This series documents patients of several facility branches, wards, and asylums. Extent of coverage is sometimes uncertain. Typical information includes names, dates of admission, ages, origins, and physical conditions of patients as well as observations of behavior, treatment procedures, and other notes.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.